Central South Island Fish & Game’s 2023 Kids Salmon Fishing Day

The Kids Salmon Fishing Day was held by Central South Island Fish & Game on Saturday the 4th of November at Loch Cameron, Twizel.
Event coordinator Nikki Dellaway says, “The event was a success.”
“We are so happy to be able to hold the Kids Salmon Fishing Day again, especially in a community like Twizel.”
Eighty-one youngsters aged between 4 and 11 years, and their families attended and gave salmon fishing a go in a relaxed and encouraging environment.
About 55 salmon and two brown trout were landed during the event.
“A massive thankyou goes out to Mt Cook Alpine Salmon, the major supporter of the event. Their generosity is what makes the day possible” Nikki says.
As part of Mt Cook Alpine Salmon’s philosophy of giving back to the community - more than 250 salmon were gifted for the event.
Spot prizes were generously donated by Shaws Hardware, Southern Alps Outdoors, Meridian Energy and Kilwell Sports - all the kids went home with a prize that will be helpful while fishing like a fishing lure, rod or tackle voucher.
There are still salmon available to all sports fishing licence holders in Loch Cameron.
We encourage you to take a child or junior angler fishing Loch Cameron over the next few weeks while this opportunity lasts.
Please be aware that only Child Licence holders, aged 11 and under can fish with bait at Loch Cameron.
Junior anglers aged 12-17, and adult anglers are restricted to fly and spin methods only.
The daily bag limit is two salmon.
Please refer to the 2023 - 2024 sports fishing regulation guide to ensure you are legal.
If you need clarification on the regulations, feel free to contact the Fish & Game office - 03 615 8400 or email [e-mail].
One final request from Fish & Game is to please keep Loch Cameron pristine - if you are lucky enough to catch a salmon, please take all fish waste with you to dump elsewhere as Loch Cameron is a favourite swimming and picnicking spot for locals and visitors.